Activity Scenario learning

ScenarioA nursery teacher has approached you and mentioned that she has concerns about the lack of spoken language shown by a particular child. She has spoken to the child’s mother who expressed surprise and described her child as a ‘real chatterbox’.

The perspective of the teacher…

…of the child

and of the parent

Use a mind mapping tool...• Consider the given scenario• Use a mind mapping app. ( for example SimpleMinds) to

identify different decision pathways• Identify your two priority action points

What might you consider?• Is this a real or perceived

problem?• Is the child’s well being an

issue?• How might you find out a

‘richer picture’ of the situation

What will I do..• Suggest two actions

involving each participant?• What is the potential

outcome of each decision?• How will you determine if

your actions have been successful?

Action 1 Action 2

teacher

child

parent

How have your actions reconciled these different viewpoints?

Share this activity...• Scenario learning is a useful tool for sharing with colleagues.• If used in a small group, it can help you discover new ways of

thinking about a situation.• It can help you make a more balanced judgement.